Many thanks to John Elder for his great work cleaning up this little bass reel for me. I have this pictured in an 1885 Spalding Angler catalog with the rotating click switch (a later 1899 A&I catalog has this same reel, now with a back sliding click). Seemed fitting to have it photographed with an 1885 patent Chapman "New Combination" spinner.
Thanks again John - great work!
1885 Bass Reel
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Nice pic, Jim! Glad we were able to save that one!
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Nice reel Jim.
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Very nice
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Great photo of a beautiful reel !
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